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- 1898 Apr 21 - 1925 Jul 21 (Creation)
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1 file
Scope and content
Papers, including correspondence relating to Aston's career including papers relating to the award of a good service pension; résumés of career and achievements and list of referees; papers relating to the appointment of Aston as secretary of Naval Reserves Committee, 1902; letter appointing Aston member of Adm Sir Edmond John Warre Slade's committee on naval war staff, 1913; papers relating to the retention of Aston's services by the South African Government after the expiry of his military appointment; circular letter announcing Aston's promotion to Major; paper outlining Aston's experiences and qualifications in military strategy instruction; letters confirming and praising Aston's work on a number of different committees and military appointments; correspondence between Aston and Rt Hon Edward Grey MP relating to the Naval Reserves Committee and Aston's desire to work on the Committee of Imperial Defence. 1 file
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Existence and location of originals
The originals are held at the Royal Marines Museum, Eastney. The balance of the collection at Eastney consists of further newspaper cuttings relating to army training reports by Aston, 1921-1925 and 1933, and reviews of his books; further writings, 'Four